Head of Strategy and Partnership Development

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in SC1 London – one of London’s major health and life sciences innovation districts.

Working within a small, dynamic team, the Head of Strategy and Partnership Development (Health and Life Sciences) will lead the activation and delivery of SC1 London’s two-year catalyst strategy, working across seven founding partners and the wider health and life sciences ecosystem of London.

You will connect leaders and organisations across the NHS, universities, local government, charities and industry, turning the partnership’s shared ambitions into reality: Strengthening innovation across the district’s three world-class clusters in London Bridge, Waterloo and Denmark Hill, driving inclusive economic and positioning SC1 London as a premier destination for health and life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of SC1 London’s catalyst strategy, working closely with the SC1 London Board, founding partners and wider ecosystem to turn strategic priorities into action and demonstrable impact.
• Develop SC1 London’s health and life sciences partnership model and identify opportunities that bring organisations together around shared priorities, such as strategic partnerships, innovation initiatives and joint funding opportunities.
• Develop the activity plan and impact framework for year two of the catalyst strategy, working with the SC1 London team and presenting to and gaining approval from the SC1 London Board.
• Provide high-quality strategic advice and briefings to senior leaders, contribute to SC1 London and partner Boards, oversee delivery against the strategy’s impact framework, manage relevant resources and budgets, and represent SC1 London with partners locally, nationally and internationally.